March weather forecastTours, France

March

Weather in March

March in Tours signals the beginning of spring with temperatures rising from 3.8°C (38.8°F) to a noticeably warmer 12.3°C (54.1°F). The rainfall remains consistent, keeping the scenery fresh and lively. The daylight prolongs, opening up longer hours for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Transitioning from winter, March ushers in the blooming season, painting the city in vibrant spring colors.

Temperature

The onset of March in Tours, France, introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) in February to a cool 12.3°C (54.1°F). An average low-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) marks the nights in Tours throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Tours, France, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Tours, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Tours, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.9 days and collects up to 493mm (19.41") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Tours, France. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Tours aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Tours, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Tours, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:25 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Tours, 12.3°C (54.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.8°C (38.8°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

In Tours, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

In Tours, France, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Tours. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Tours aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:25 CET.

In Tours, France, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Tours is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Tours, France

  • Average high temperature in March: 12.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Tours, France

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Tours, France

  • Average wind speed in March: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Tours, France

  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Tours, France

  • Average rainfall in March: 37mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, November and December (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (28mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Tours, France

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Tours, France

  • Average snowfall in March: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Tours, France

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Tours, France

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Tours, France

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Tours, France

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Tours, France

  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Tours, France

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).